Age: Not answered
Years in Cave Creek: 10
Years in Arizona: 15
Education: Studied architectural engineering at the University of Illinois and Illinois Institute of Technology
Job: Retired owner, land development/building company and development consultant
Have you ever served in public office, and if so, when and where? Yes, Cave Creek council.
Name your biggest accomplishment while involved in town government that you took the lead on and why that issue is important. Involved with and supported the formation of the Cave Creek Fire Department and created/supported better record keeping regarding the town’s water usage and its reserves.
Why are you running for council again? What is left for you to do specifically? As a 10-year resident of Cave Creek, I believe that I have a responsibility and obligation to give back to my community. To continue with the improvements to the water systems, providing water to the west side and continue with the improvements to our fire department.
Name three recommended changes that would improve town government. To consider reviewing and updating the town ordinances along with the town policies and guidelines. To constantly improve the town website, making it more user friendly.
How would you assess the town’s handling of growth, and what are your top priorities for future growth? Our general plan limits the growth by utilizing desert rural zoning, large-lot development. I would continue to support this while respecting the property rights and applicable laws for every applicant/resident.
How would you manage the town’s new and growing fire and medical services? To be apprised of the future needs and costs of the fire department and to make sure that we have the funds available for the growth through sales tax revenue.
Do you think Cave Creek should be spending more to support museums, arts and culture in the community? Why or why not? We should consider additional funding for the museum as well as providing support for town events such as the yearly rodeo and parade.
How can the town address concerns about both the quality and quantity of water available to Cave Creek and Desert Hills system users? Since the town receives all of its water as an allocation from the CAP, we need to maintain accurate records of the usage/loss and to minimize the areas where losses occur.
Is town government sufficiently transparent? The town’s transparency is continually being improved through improvements to our town website, newsletters and notices.